Head of Legal - Commercial

Job Title: Head of Legal - Commercial Location: West Midlands Contract type: Interim Salary: Competitive

Key responsibilities of Head of Legal - Commercial:

• Acting as the primary legal advisor to senior stakeholders, including the Executive Team and Board of Directors
• Leading and developing the legal function, including managing a high-performing legal team
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements and strategic contracts
• Providing strategic legal guidance to support business growth, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance
• Advising on complex legal and regulatory matters including commercial law, corporate law, IP, data protection, and employment law
• Managing the legal aspects of transactions, including partnerships, funding arrangements, and M&A activities
• Developing and implementing legal policies, templates, and training to support operational Fefficiency
• Overseeing company secretarial responsibilities and maintaining high standards of governance
• Acting as Data Protection Officer, leading on privacy compliance and regulatory liaison
• Managing relationships with external counsel and legal service providers

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent), with significant post-qualification experience
• Proven experience in a senior in-house legal role, ideally with exposure to commercial or technology sectors
• Experience leading legal teams and working with executive leadership

What's next:

Apply today for this Head of Legal - Commercial by clicking the link provided or email Sharna.duncan@robertwalters.com with your updated CV.

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